I can vividly remember the
championship match of the 1986 Long Island Open between Peter
Hakim and Storm DeVincent, over 20 years ago. Thanks to my new
friend, Tom R. of NY, I was able to see what I was only able to
see once in my life. I've uploaded the entire championship match
in two parts. The match was very close the entire way, and came
down to the last ball. The things that always stuck out with me
was Hakim was the hometown hero, bowling at his home lanes. Also,
Storm was born during a hurricane, which is why he is named Storm.
I wonder if anyone knows or keeps in touch with these two bowlers?
They mention that DeVincent thew the biggest hook of any of the TV
bowlers that day. By today's standards, I'd say his ball is pretty
weak. If you watch closely, Dick Weber is seated in the front row
behind the bowlers seats. What do you think of DeVincent's wife?
She has a classic 80s look. I hope you enjoy these, and once
again, thanks Tom!

Peter Hakim, a part-time professional bowler, turned his favorite
lanes and hometown crowd to his advantage to win the $125,000 Long
Island Open.

He defeated top-seeded Storm DeVincent, 216-206, to win his first
Professional Bowlers Association title, a check for $18,000 and a
spot in the $250,000 Firestone Tournament of Champions.

For DeVincent, the defeat was frustrating. He had bowled superbly
all week, and he and Hakim were joined in the finals by another
part-time pro, Doug Wallace, Ron Palombi Jr. and defending
champion Mike Aulby.

In the Saturday finals, Aulby started a run at successfully
defending his title by defeating Wallace, 211-207. Third-seeded
Hakim began his first career championship round appearance with
eight strikes and envisioned the $100,000 True Value Award for a
perfect game for a time. Despite Aulby's closing five-bagger and
246, Hakim's 267 stood up. He then got into the title game with a
thrilling 232-223 win over Palombi.